Paytm Receives SEBI Warning Over Unapproved Transactions With Paytm Payments Bank

One 97 Communications, the parent company of Paytm, has received an administrative warning from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) regarding certain transactions conducted during the financial year 2021-22. SEBI's letter stated that Paytm engaged in related party transactions (RPTs) with Paytm Payments Bank Limited (PPBL) without obtaining the necessary approvals from...

WB Teacher Recruitment Case : Supreme Court Gives Final Opportunity To Respondents To File Counter To Pleas Of Bengal Govt, SSC & Others

The Supreme Court today (July 16) adjourned the hearing of the challenge to the Calcutta High Court's Order which had set aside appointments of nearly 25,0000 school teachers made by the West Bengal School Service Commission (WB SSC). The bench led by CJI Chandrachud and Justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra, hearing the petitions filed by the State of West Bengal, WB SSC and the...

Supreme Court Issues Notice To CBI/ED On Manish Sisodia's Bail Applications In Liquor Policy Case

The Supreme Court today issued notice on former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia's bail applications in the money laundering and corruption cases registered over the alleged liquor policy scam.A bench of Justices BR Gavai, Sanjay Karol and KV Viswanathan passed the order, upon hearing Advocate Vivek Jain (appearing for Sisodia), who argued that Sisodia has remained in custody for...

Supreme Court Issues Notice To Defence Ministry On Nagaland's Plea To Prosecute 30 Armymen For Alleged Killing Of Civilians

The Supreme Court on Monday (July 15) issued notice to the Union Government on a writ petition filed by the State of Nagaland seeking sanction to prosecute 30 personnel of the Indian Army who are accused of killing 13 civilians during a botched up military operation in the Mon district in December 2021.The State has challenged the decision taken by the Centre on February 28 to refuse...

Supreme Court Judge Justice Sanjay Kumar Recuses From Hearing Delhi Liquor Policy Case Accused-Abhishek Boinpally's Bail Plea

Supreme Court Judge Justice Sanjay Kumar recused today from the hearing of the bail plea of Hyderabad businessman Abhishek Boinpally, an accused in the Delhi Liquor Policy case.The bench of Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Sanjay Kumar was dealing with Boinpally's special leave petition challenging a Delhi High Court judgment of July 2023 denying him bail. When the matter was called out, Justice...

Apply For CLAT 2025 Now, Registration Closes On October 15, Exam On December 1

The Consortium of National Law Universities invites applications for the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2025. This esteemed exam is the gateway to undergraduate and postgraduate law programs offered by 24 National Law Universities (NLUs) and other participating institutes across India. Registration opened on July 15, 2024, and closes on October 15, 2024. The exam will be held on December...

Understanding E-Evidence Under Bhartiya Sakshya Adhiniyam 2023: Key Provisions And Implications

The three new criminal laws, the “Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita,” the “Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita,” and the “Bhartiya Sakshya Adhiniyam,” have replaced the Indian Penal Code (IPC), the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), and the Indian Evidence Act respectively, effective from 1 July 2024. The Bhartiya Sakshya Adhiniyam 2023 marks a significant shift in the legal landscape...

How Many TV Channels Shut Down In Past 3 Years For Non-Renewal Of License? Supreme Court Seeks Data From Union

The Supreme Court today (July 15) extended the interim stay on the Karnataka High Court Order restraining the Kannada news channel 'Power TV' broadcast until Monday. The Court also sought data from the Centre regarding the number of channels which were shut down for not renewing their license to operate in the last 3 years.The bench of CJI DY Chandrachud and Justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj...

Supreme Court To Hear Plea On Vacant Post Of Deputy Speaker In Lok Sabha

The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear a PIL seeking the election of the Deputy Speaker for Lok Sabha and State legislatures of five states on MondaySenior Advocate Vibha Dutta Makhija appearing for petitioners stressed the need for the Union to furnish a status on Deputy Speakers, especially for the issue of election to the position of Deputy Speaker in the Lok Sabha. She highlighted the...

Haryana Govt Approaches Supreme Court Against High Court's Order To Unblock Shambhu Border

In an important development, the State of Haryana has approached the Supreme Court against the order passed by the Punjab and Haryana High Court directing it to unblock the Shambhu Border. In its July 10 order, the High Court had observed that the above-mentioned border is a “lifeline” for citizens' movement between Punjab and Haryana and to Delhi and Jammu & Kashmir, and...

Supreme Court Dismisses Petition To Review Judgment Which Refused SIT/CBI Probe In Adani-Hindenburg Matter

The Supreme Court has dismissed a petition seeking review of its January 3 verdict which rejected a plea to direct a court-monitored investigation by a Special Investigation Team or the Central Bureau of Investigation into allegations in the Hindenburg Research report against the Adani group companies regarding violations of stock market regulations. A bench comprising Chief Justice of India D...

Supreme Court Considers Forming Committee to Streamline SCBA Reform Suggestions

In a case where the Supreme Court had ordered the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) to solicit suggestions from the bar on the required reforms, the Court suggested that it might constitute a Committee. This Committee would concentrate on these suggestions and help the Court streamline them. During today's hearing, the Bench comprising Justices Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan said that...